Nawab Sultan Jahan Begum

Nawab Sultan Jahan Begum was a notable Indian ruler and philanthropist who governed the princely state of Bhopal from 1901 to 1926. As one of the few women to lead a princely state in British India, she prioritized education, healthcare, and social reforms, establishing schools, hospitals, and orphanages. Her leadership aimed to modernize Bhopal and improve the well-being of its residents. She was respected for her wise governance and dedication to public service, leaving a lasting legacy of progressive reforms and compassionate leadership.